Fire and Meat! Satisfying primal needs since the

beginning of time!

Ever since humans discovered fire, man has been grilling and barbecuing meat to stay alive! This primal need is deeply embedded within us. Thousands of years later, cooking meat over wood (or charcoal) continues to take place as a daily ritual in every part of the world. In the U.S., it is less a need than just a passion for good cooking.

Most people confuse grilling with barbecuing. Grilling takes place over direct fire. It is fast and hot. Barbecuing (smoking) takes place over an indirect fire, lower temperatures, and takes a much longer time. Low and Slow. It is the only way to cook tough meats like brisket and have them come out tender and moist. Good barbecue takes time!

Award Winning Barbecue Team

Dances With Smoke BBQ

Grand Champion at:

2014 Canadian National Barbecue Championship

2008 Canadian National Barbecue Championship

Washington State Barbecue Championship (multiple years/events)

Oregon State Barbecue Championship

Reserve Grand Champion at:

2015 Canadian National Barbecue Championship

2009 Canadian National Barbecue Championship

Washington State Barbecue Championship (multiple years/events)

Oregon State Barbecue Championship (multiple years/events)

Idaho State Barbecue Championship

Montana State Barbecue Championship

British Columbia Provincial Championship

Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ Championship

6th Place Beef Brisket

Pacific Northwest BBQ Association

2015 Team of the Year

2009 Team of the Year

2008 Team of the Year

2007 Team of the Year

For a complete list of top awards click on the Awards Page!

Dances With Smoke has accepted invitations to compete this fall at the Americal Royal -The World Series of BBQ in Kansas City in October 4th - 6th.

Favorite Links

Competition Tested

BBQ & Grilling Spice

Rubs:

Dances With Smoke currently has six (6) award winning spice rubs available for sale.

Grilling Spice Rubs:

Steak Rub

Lemon Rub

Herbal Spice Rub (new)

BBQ Spice Rubs:

Beef Brisket Rub

Pork Rub

Chicken Rub

Go to the Products page to order your award winning spice rubs or find out where they are available for sale.

Upcoming Events:

Barbecue Cooking Classes

Do you want to discover the secrets of traditional southern "low and slow" barbecue? This is not a grilling class. This class is designed to help people like the back yard cook that wants to improve their product to those thinking about competing in bbq competitions. DWS Pitmaster, Tom Wallin, will be teaching a series of BBQ Pitmaster Classes along with pitmaster Anthony James (Raven's Fyre BBQ). This all day class is offered through the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association. Details can be found at www.pnwba.com. The dates and locations are as follows:

May 22nd Kent, WA

July 9th East Wenatchee, WA

Click the link below to see video from previous classes and learn some helpful tips.